Tender

University of Bath - Recruitment of two new lay members of Council

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 10:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is initiating a tender process to contract an executive search firm for recruiting two new lay members to its Council. This falls under the recruitment services industry category and is in Bath, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage with an open competition method and below threshold procurement, adhering to the 'light touch' regime. The tender period concludes on 16th March 2026, while the enquiry period ends on 9th March 2026. The total contract value is set at £48,000, with services rendered starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for executive search firms specialising in recruitment services for public authorities, offering a long-term project until 2027 with a notable gross value. Businesses adept at providing quality services and competitive pricing stand a strong chance due to the award criteria, with 75% focused on service quality and 25% on cost. Furthermore, firms experienced in serving sub-central government authorities will find this tender particularly conducive to growth, aligning with the University's aim to bolster governance through a diversified Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of Bath - Recruitment of two new lay members of Council

Notice Description

The University of Bath is seeking an executive search firm to lead the recruitment of two new lay members to join the University of Bath Council. The appointments form part of the University's ongoing approach to ensuring that Council maintains an appropriate balance of skills, experience, and perspectives to support effective governance and strategic oversight. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Recruitment-services./53P34SHA45 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/53P34SHA45

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066083
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018785-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

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Notice Documents

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